LIBERTY The 80th FirstEnergy All-American Soapbox Derby World Championship wrapped up July 22 in Akron, Ohio and one of the drivers that took home a world championship hails from Liberty.

Brianna Roth, a 15-year-old Liberty High School student, placed first in the Local Superstock Division of the annual event which takes place in Akron, Ohio each year. Roth won the local race at the 6th annual Soapbox Derby held in Liberty back in May, which made her eligible to compete in the FirstEnergy All-American Soapbox Derby World Championship. This year the event had over 425 worldwide participants.

We are thrilled to bring home this championship to the Town of Liberty, said Roths mom Melissa Diehl. Brianna worked so hard for this and I couldnt be more proud.

Brianna was awarded with a championship trophy and ring, as well as a $3,000 scholarship at a special awards banquet following the race. The car, named MOJO, that Brianna raced in is owned by Morgan Van Keuren, who has previously raced the same car for many years. Morgan Van Keuren was also Briannas car handler during the race in Ohio.

We are so excited for Briannas world championship win, said Town of Libertys Interim Supervisor Russell Reeves. Our local Soapbox Derby earlier this year is a great community event and we were pleased to hear that Brianna not only qualified for the All-American Soapbox Derby World Championship in Ohio but also that she brought home a big win.

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